Discussions around Australia's economic outlook include banks shifting rate cut predictions and the feasibility of major tax reform, while domestic political news covers the National Anti-Corruption Commission's second anniversary, internal party dynamics for Sussan Ley, a new state-owned insurance firm, and an audit review for Snowy 2.0.
Multiple reports detail a significant Qantas data hack that put customers on alert and raised security questions, alongside news of Del Monte seeking bankruptcy protection.
Australia's east coast continues to face severe storm conditions tracking towards the Tasman Sea, leading to heightened flood threats from dam spills.
Australia is being urged to adopt a new approach to global talks, as the submarine deal with the US remains uncertain, while the Fiji PM expresses willingness for his citizens to join Aussie defence ranks.
Key US political developments include Trump announcing a new trade deal with Vietnam, the Senate passing a massive tax cut and spending bill, concerns over Israel's allies influencing US democracy, and the end of dissent within the Republican Party.
An artistic duo, initially axed from an international exhibition, was reinstated in a Venice Biennale backflip and has since received an apology.
A widening childcare abuse inquiry has led to a second man being charged with child sex offences.